Dust storm
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Issued by Environment Canada
⏳ In force until Sun 18 Oct, 01:01 📍 Lamont Co. near Bruderheim Lamont and Peno Creek; Lamont Co. near Andrew and Wostok; Lamont Co. near Mundare Chipman an… (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
Poor visibility in blowing dust is expected. Strong winds gusting to 100 km/h are producing near zero visibility at times in blowing dust. Conditions will improve later this afternoon. ### Travel will likely be hazardous in some locations. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, se…
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
Eventdust storm
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaLamont Co. near Bruderheim Lamont and Peno Creek; Lamont Co. near Andrew and Wostok; Lamont Co. near Mundare Chipman and Ukrainian Village; Co. of Two Hills near Willingdon and Hairy Hill; Fort Saskatchewan and Nrn Strathcona Co.; Elk Island Nat. Park; Co. of Minburn near Vegreville Inland and Warw…
Issuing authorityEnvironment Canada
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-17T19:32:57-00:00
Effective2026-10-17T19:30:08-00:00
Onset2026-10-17T19:29:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-17T22:01:08-00:00
📋 Official instructions
Be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility and allow extra time to reach your destination.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.0827756103.2026
Message typeUpdate
Sendercap-pac@canada.ca
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.3508484671.2026
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility and allow extra time to reach your destination.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Poor visibility in blowing dust is expected.
- Strong winds gusting to 100 km/h are producing near zero visibility at times in blowing dust.
- Conditions will improve later this afternoon.
- ### Travel will likely be hazardous in some locations.
- Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
- Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
- To report severe weather, se…
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